Skills for Future: A Reflection

Running head: SKILLS FOR FUTURE: A REFLECTION
SKILLS FOR FUTURE: A REFLECTION
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1SKILLS FOR FUTURE: A REFLECTION
The twenty first century has witnessed a massive upheaval in terms of skills,
employability and professionalism. In the age of growing competition, technology and
information, the demand for skills needed for various professions have completely changed and
became multi-dimensional (De Fruyt, Wille & John, 2015). Soft skills such as creativity, critical
thinking, communication skills and leadership are some of the basic components that are needed
in the job market in today’s world.
Career development theory can be defined as the study of career paths, success and
behavior. The happenstance learning theory of career development believes in an age old
wisdom, which is, “human behavior is the product of learning experiences which is available in
both planned and unplanned manner” (Patton & McMahon, 2014). Being a commerce student
and also an aspiring accountant, I believe that I am reasonably good at calculations, record
keeping, book keeping and mathematics. By applying the respective career development theory
(Happenstance learning theory), I have come to a conclusion that with constant practice of book
keeping at home and taking up of part- time accountant internship jobs, I have gained quite a bit
experience and learnt about effective accountancy through them. As an aspiring accountant in
corporate sector I keep realistic goals according to the curriculum, I am investigative and
calculating, disciplined, productive, enterprising and also traditional in certain areas. Such traits
have been developed by me with the course of time apart from my in born talent and passion of
book keeping. With the perfect amalgamation of inherent talent and acquired skills, my endeavor
in career is expected to be successful.
Globalization, smart devices and technologies and the emerging media has immensely
influenced the mind of the present generation about what work is, what does it constitute of and
skills that are needed to increase productivity of work (Future of Skills, 2020). As far as future